FLOODING IN THE NEWS
Around the globe, violent storms and flooding are increasing. At the NJFI, we are constantly monitoring the news and looking for solutions. Here is a sample of what we have found. We will try to update our reading list frequently, so check in to stay abreast of newsworthy flooding events and novel solutions.
After the Flood: The Challenge of Rebuilding as the Climate Changes
More than 8 million Americans live in high-risk flood areas, and the number is expected to climb sharply as the climate changes. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, ProPublica is investigating the government’s response to disasters, and how coastal communities build and rebuild despite the threat.
The Wetlands Are Drowning
A long-term study of a marsh was meant to ask whether rising levels of CO2 could help wetlands thrive despite rising seas. The plants aren’t keeping up.
Louisiana Citizens, other agencies step in to fill gaps as private insurers leave market
Louisiana’s insurer of last resort adds 13,000 policies as private insurers falter and retreat